Lakshmi Pooja falls on Amavasya of Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Kartik. In Bengal Lokkhi Pujo or Laxmi puja is performed on Sarada Purnima day, the full moon day following Vijaya Dashami. In Nepal, it is celebrated as part of Tihar, a national festival of Nepal after Dashain.
About Lakshmi Pujan in brief
Lakshmi Pooja falls on Amavasya of Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Kartik. According to legend, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness, and good fortune, visits her devotees and bestows gifts and blessings upon each of them. To welcome the Goddess, devotees clean their houses, decorate them with finery and lights, and prepare sweet treats and delicacies as offerings. In Bengal Lokkhi Pujo or Laxmi puja is performed on Sarada Purnima day, the full moon day following Vijaya Dashami. In Nepal, it is celebrated as part of Tihar, a national festival of Nepal after Dashain, which includes Tihar Kihar, Kagur Kihar and Kagur Tihar. Vaibhava Lakshmi Vrat is also celebrated in many parts of India every Friday.
It is believed that doing vrat on Diwali gives the blessings of vrat doing it for 21 times. The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja is decided when “amav asya tithi” prevails during “pradosh kaal” or the evening time. The sun enters its second course and passes the constellation Libra, which is represented by the balance or scale. On this day, people go outside and celebrate by lighting up fireworks. The fireworks signify celebration of Diwalias well a way to chase away evil spirits. After fireworks, people head back to a family feast, conversations and mithai. People also perform vaibhav Lakshmi vrat for only one day it is believed to be a good day for the family.
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